>My son was given a huge amount of water by IV,
>because there was concern that the bili lights
>could cause dehydration.
Seems to me that is a legitimate concern, but when
my son was under the bili lights, I just nursed more
and I drank more. I don't know if there is an evidence
based correlation between mother's taking fluids and
quantity or quality of breast milk, but I sure felt
better when I was well hydrated.
Naomi Bar-Yam
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